Storyline

Overprotective mother Liz Benedict meets 18-year-old orphan Joanna Redwine and hires her as house help and live-in companion to rambunctious daughter Tara. Liz's husband Jeff isn't too thrilled with the arrangement, and his fears soon prove justified when Joanna begins to manipulate everyone and to slowly destroy the family. Meanwhile, next-door neighbor Dr. Linquist investigates and discovers Joanna has a disturbing past.

Key Information

Director Peter Medak
Writers Jennifer Miller
Studio Filmways Television
Rating 5.6/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Patty Duke

Patty Duke

Liz Benedict

William Shatner

William Shatner

Dr. Jeff Benedict

Quinn Cummings

Quinn Cummings

Tara Benedict

Stephanie Zimbalist

Stephanie Zimbalist

Joanna Redwine

David Wallace

David Wallace

Scotty

Kenneth Tigar

Kenneth Tigar

Tom Montgomery

Virginia Kiser

Virginia Kiser

Mrs. Welford

John Houseman

John Houseman

Dr. Lindquist

Hildy Brooks

Hildy Brooks

Barbara

Frank Birney

Frank Birney

Mr. Farragut

Ty Haller

Minister

Frequently Asked Questions

The Babysitter was released on November 28, 1980.

The runtime of The Babysitter is 1h 36m.

The Babysitter is a TV Movie, Thriller, Drama movie.

The Babysitter has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Babysitter is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Babysitter was directed by Peter Medak.

The main cast of The Babysitter includes Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings.

The Babysitter is originally in English.